Joshua Ison for Beavercreek

07/17/2024

TL:DR Give your loved ones some extra hugs tonight.

Hey gang, sitting here enjoying a gorgeous evening in Beavercreek, Ohio. A thought occurred to me that our current gun laws are some of the best (not perfect) we’ve ever had, surely better than in ‘81 when Reagan was shot. Are we okay with a President in America getting shot every 40ish years? Does that seem acceptable? If we put a pause button on the whole yelling at each other thing for a minute and actually talk to each other, the answer seems pretty clear. From where we are at this moment, if the laws stay the same, every 40 years a President of the free world is going to be shot. If we want that average time to increase, we need tougher and/or more laws. If we are ok with the Commander in Chief being wounded by a legally purchased firearm even sooner, we can soften and/or remove some laws. What does everyone think?

God bless. Be well. America will persevere in these tough times. Give your loved ones some extra hugs tonight.

04/22/2024

My Fellow Citizens of Beavercreek,

We, as a community, are on the verge of discussing a single, but important, issue at this evening’s city council meeting – the RaceTrac Truck Stop.
Beavercreek is known to many as a green and pastural city, filled with civic-minded families that care about where they chose to raise their families. While, at the same time, Beavercreek continues to grow because so many families choose to participate in this community.
This growth is something that we have the control over, if we work together. If you have not yet gotten involved, it starts today.
We, as a community, must come together and think reasonably and rationally about what future Beavercreek will be.
For me and my family, this issue is not about a truck stop versus a gas station. It’s about continuing the legacy past citizens and leaders have left behind for us. They enshrined in our city charter that there would be no truck stops in the City of Beavercreek. I have heard no compelling reason why this should change; truck stops today are essentially the same truck stops of yesteryear.
The argument then becomes one of compromise, “What about a gas station?”
It surprises no one that Beavercreek citizens are unhappy about the topsy-turvy path the new intersection at Route 35 and Factory Road takes us down. However we ended up with what we have, it was never intended to be the final answer for this intersection, it is an interim one. Everyone from the powers-that-be to the most local residents of this area understand that the current solution at this intersection is temporary. The State of Ohio intends on building a full overpass - which we all agree is the appropriate solution for Beavercreek. It remains just a matter of time.
If we allow a gas station or any business to reside in this area, we jeopardize future plans for an overpass and may forever be burdened with the interim solution to Beavercreek’s Route 35 problem.
To me, being “for” the gas station is being “for” Beavercreek’s own version of Malfunction Junction.
As a husband and father who is raising 3 children in our school district, I prefer a solution that is more future looking. I propose we do everything legally available to us - including Imminent Domain - to protect this area from any development that delays or calls into question an overpass.
In this community today, we have a living, breathing example of this same issue decided upon by past leaders. When I was growing up, there was no overpass at Route 35 and Fairfield Road. Instead, my family would take the curvy and winding Fairfield Road to the then-BSA soccer fields seemingly every weekend. The long wait of traffic was only made bearable to my young eyes by the yellow house near Daytona Mills, waiting to see what new cardboard cutout the owner placed in the window. We’d either wave to the A&W root beer guy or salute Batman. Remember when?
Imagine today if the Fairfield overpass was permanently locked into S-curves and stop lights with Route 35? That would be a loss of the smart, strategic path to success that past leaders did for the citizens today.
I urge everyone to let present leadership know that future Beavercreek generations deserve an overpass. They deserve us fighting for them and they deserve better than interim solutions turned into permanent ones.
NO TO INTERIM SOLUTIONS!
NO TO ANYTHING BUT AN OVERPASS!
NO TO RACETRAC!

Joshua Ison
937.818.0336
[email protected]

11/08/2023

To my fellow Beavercreek citizens, thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to apply for the position of Mayor of Beavercreek! Though the process was long, the adventure of it all was a joy and you were giving of your time and respect so for that I thank you.

Beavercreek's future will remain bright, but know we have many challenges ahead. The failure of the levies show that Beavercreek voters want common sense leadership that puts more fiscally conservative legislation before them.

To hit these challenges head on, I hope we can all get behind Beavercreek's next city council and Mayor elect in the hopes of finding solutions together and focusing on the problems at hand.

With that, I would like to thank Don Adams for running a winning campaign. Beavercreek wins when he succeeds. Please join me in wishing him well on Beavercreek's next chapter!

To the campaign team, I appreciate everything you volunteered... your time, your energy, and your patience. It will never be forgotten.

To my family, I could have asked for no more support. Once again we raised our own bar seeing what a force we can be when we come together.

To my supporters, it was a great ride. If there is anything I can ever do for you, do not hesitate to ask. For a problem to get solved, a solution starts with a belief that it could succeed so please continue to believe in a better Beavercreek!
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Thanks again,

Josh

11/07/2023

Today is the day. Come out to the polls and let your voice be heard!

Josh Ison for Beavercreek Mayor

Believe in a Better Beavercreek!

11/06/2023

The Joshua Ison for Mayor Mobiles are out and about. Please honk to show your support!

11/06/2023

In tomorrow's election, vote for the candidate with a platform, a plan, and a vision for Beavercreek... Vote Josh Ison for Mayor!

11/05/2023

I was asked by a constituent, “Why are you always wearing the orange shirts?”

The reason is simple… I have the absolute best team of volunteers of people willing to sacrifice their time to help me because they believe in the cause! Republicans, democrats, moderates, liberals, and conservatives. All accounted for on our team and all invested in our mission. To show them my esteemed respect and apprecistion, the minimum I can do is become a walking billboard. Every day. All day. Because I appreciate and respect all of their efforts and sacrifices.

Since the shirts were created by my great friends at Steck & Stevens, I’ve had them on even if something was over top. I can attest to their durability and craftsmanship for sure.

11/04/2023

Hey gang, just a reminder there are early voting hours today and Sunday but not Monday. The. The election is this Tuesday!

If you are coming to vote for issues, might I recommend staying to vote for local positions as well?

Dayton Daily News has a nice page with candidate info:

Candidate questions & answers comparison for the November 2023 election in Dayton, Springfield, and Hamilton Ohio

11/02/2023

Thanks Beavercreek Pizza Dive for hosting the Candidate Night. It’s always great to chat with fellow citizens and learn about what is important to them.

Joshua Ison for Mayor
The candidate with a plan, a platform, and a vision.

11/01/2023

Honk in support! If you believe in a better Beavercreek that is affordable, has leadership that listens, and leaders that get things done, honk out at the Mobile Billboard Team. They are covering all parts of Beavercreek daily and love the support!!